Inspection Report
Acoya
6502 E BROWN RD MESA AZ 85205
FD-86704
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
CI Food Routine Inspection
4/29/2025
C
2
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 8
Repeat Violation
Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Addl Notes: 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed cook use gloved hands to crack and cook raw shell eggs then immediately handle clean utensils, a clean plate for immediate service to a resident, and clean equipment in the toaster area, without removing gloves and washing hands. Inspector notified PIC about the contamination of the equipment and that employee must remove gloves and wash hands. Discussed the importance of washing hands after contamination and prior to handling clean utensils, food etc. in order to prevent the transfer of pathogens. PIC will retrain employees on proper handwashing and when to wash. The hands are particularly important in transmitting foodborne pathogens. Food employees with dirty hands and/or fingernails may contaminate the food being prepared. Therefore, any activity which may contaminate the hands must be followed by thorough handwashing in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Violation #: 26
Description: Pasteurized Foods Used; Prohibited Foods Not Offered
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-801.11(A), (B), (C), (E) and (G) - Priority: Pasteurized Foods, Prohibited Re-Service, and Prohibited Food. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Addl Notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored in a reach-in on the cook-line and eggs offered "any style" on the menu. Observed 3 eggs, ordered and cooked sunny side-up with the yolk and part of the whites uncooked, plated in the expo window and served to a resident. According to cook and PIC, the raw shell eggs are being served undercooked, such as fried and sunny side-up eggs. The establishment usually uses pasteurized shell eggs and had recently received the raw shell eggs in error. Cook will not serve any undercooked/cracked/combined raw shell eggs for the remainder of the breakfast service and in the future unless pasteurized shell eggs are used. Discussed the use of raw shell eggs and pasteurized shell eggs when serving an HSP. Raw shell eggs can ONLY be used for hard-boiling, for baking goods such as cakes, muffins and meatloaf or fully cooked for a single order and immediately served. Pasteurized eggs MUST be used for any egg or as an ingredient of a food that will be served undercooked, and eggs that are combined. Discussed the hazards of serving raw shell eggs to an HSP. Raw or undercooked eggs are particularly hazardous because the virulent organism Salmonella may be present in raw shell eggs. Salmonella often survives traditional preparation techniques. It survives in a lightly cooked omelet, French toast, stuffed pasta, and meringue pies. Pasteurized eggs provide an egg product that is free of pathogens and is a ready-to-eat food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Violation #: 41
Description: Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and Stored
Comments:
3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Addl Notes: Observed several wet wiping cloths in use on cook-line and the expo area. PIC placed the wiping cloths into a sanitizer bucket. Soiled wiping cloths, especially when moist, can become breeding grounds for pathogens that could be transferred to food. Any wiping cloths that are not dry (except those used once and then laundered) must be stored in a sanitizer solution of adequate concentration between uses. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Comments/Details
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
"A" for Food Safety
Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.
How does it work?
The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.
How can I determine the grade?
The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.
Definitions
- Priority Violation
- Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
- Priority Foundation Violation
- Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
- Core Violation
- Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
- Cutting Edge Program
- All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
| Violation Category | Grade A | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade D | Grade D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | more than 2 | more than 3 |
| Priority Foundation | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | more than 3 | more than 0 |
Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.